Solar storage

Spain’s solar boom is accelerating, making storage essential for grid stability. Cegasa Energía CEO Iñigo Atutxa explains how innovation, modularity and local manufacturing are driving flexible, resilient energy systems across Europe.

PV Guided Tours: The integrated Power Store sytem from Denios combines a C&I battery unit with a safety container, designed to protect against thermal runaway while enabling tailored design and fast amortisation. Watch the video to learn more.

Austrian developer Toki Power has acquired a 150 MW / 300 MWh battery storage project in Romania that will operate independently to provide grid balancing services.

Podcast: The Energy Center from ESS Inc. in Oregon is an iron flow storage system offering 1.16 MWh of capacity and 174 kW of maximum charge power. Housed in a single container, the modular unit suits a range of commercial and grid applications. Alan Greenshields, Director EMEA at ESS, discusses long-duration storage and the role of redox flow technology using sustainable materials like iron, salt and water.

The move reflects growing investor confidence in the Greek and Cypriot storage markets, supported by favourable regulation and a track record of government-led tenders.

PV Guided Tours: Intelligent systems are replacing standalone components and AI now manages storage systems, wall boxes and energy flows to make the most of solar power. It’s not science fiction, it’s already here. Still sceptical? Prepare to be surprised!

The utility-scale platform offers integrated DC/AC optimisation, robust diagnostics and a compact design, cutting footprint and streamlining installation even for large storage projects.

The battery division of Trina Solar has signed its first project in Greece with PPC Renewables, delivering a 50 MW / 200 MWh system to be installed in Western Macedonia.

As Europe’s strained energy grid puts business growth at risk, innovative companies are seizing the moment, as Emmanuel Trivin, Managing Director Continental Europe at Wewise, explains.

PV Guided Tours: The system supplies three-phase backup power and utilises an intelligent EMS. The focus is clearly on safety and efficiency – including for the new, hybrid-cooled Luna2000-215kWh battery storage system for C&I. It has been awarded the highest safety certificate by TÜV Rheinland.

Rising demand for grid stability, price volatility and lower technology costs are giving battery storage fresh momentum, as highlighted at a recent investors’ summit in Berlin.

A new joint venture from Metlen and Karatzis will deliver a €170 million utility-scale battery system in Thessaly, with completion targeted for Q2 2026.

The Primo unit from SAX Power connects directly to a secured socket, eliminating the need for a battery inverter. Project manager Reinhard Birmuske explains the straightforward installation of this versatile system.

CEO Talk: The market for home storage is sluggish, while C&I and large-scale storage are gradually gaining ground. To boost sales, the right strategy is essential. The key question remains: What factors determine success in this market? Franz-Josef Feilmeier, CEO of Fenecon explains.

Despite significant challenges in financing and project development, utility-scale battery storage remains within reach. Diego De Lucia of Nexta Capital Partners highlights practical solutions being implemented in Italy.

On the Danish island of Bornholm, a new project will demonstrate state-of-the-art energy storage technologies alongside an advanced energy management system, all from within an operational combined heat and power plant.

PV Guided Tours: Industry and commercial enterprises can reduce electricity costs in various ways using storage systems – but security is key. Luis Haya, Solution Manager Chint Power Systems, explains which features are needed to ensure security is safeguarded.

After successful field trials, Tesvolt Energy’s virtual power plant now incorporates the Forton commercial storage platform, improving trading efficiency and broadening access for businesses within the distributed energy network.

This week’s highlights include Goodwe’s low‑noise 50 kW C&I inverter, EFT Energy Solutions’ scalable storage system, Aerocompact’s Compactflat SN Fast mount and Aiko’s 500 W ultra‑compact module.

The Polish developer has launched the marketing phase for its planned 200 MW / 400 MWh battery storage project close to Bucharest.

PV Guided Tours: The new Tesvolt Forton battery system enables commercial enterprises to participate profitably in energy trading for the first time. With high‑temperature LFP cells, traditional applications such as peak load capping and solar self‑consumption are now more cost‑effective. A 15‑year performance guarantee, covering two full cycles per day, ensures long‑term investment security.

The global market for energy storage is set to reach unprecedented levels next year, with utility-scale projects leading the charge, according to BNEF.

Manufacturer EFT Energy Solutions has launched a new modular storage system for commercial and industrial applications, drawing on experience from the residential storage market. The solution offers rapid installation and flexible scalability.

The new 50 kW SDT G3 inverter from the Chinese manufacturer addresses the growing demand in C&I applications for quiet, high‑performance and easy‑to‑install systems.

Delta launches a new battery cabinet for C&I use, Solarwatt unveils a modular backup-capable system, Exide presents a scalable 20‑foot container unit, and AlphaESS advances safety with the TB125. These are this week’s standout products.